Fitch Group
Associate Director, Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group – Chicago
Fitch Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Fitch is seeking an Associate Director based out of NYC, Chicago, Austin, San Francisco and Toronto offices. Fitch Ratings is a leading credit ratings agency that provides supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, owned by Hearst, with dual headquarters in London and New York. Fitch values an open, diverse, and inclusive culture and supports employees through ongoing dialogue around diversity, equity and inclusion and through employees organizing in ERGs for professional and personal support. Fitch aims to deliver timely insights and innovation to drive value for customers in a dynamic, competitive market. Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? About the Team: The Associate Director within the Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group leads the analysis of infrastructure and project finance transactions across a diverse portfolio including sports facilities, digital infrastructure, transportation, power and energy, social infrastructure, and water infrastructure. Responsibilities
Lead the analysis of infrastructure and project finance transactions. Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents to produce ratings and publish credit reports. Meet with senior management of entities and/or project sponsors, investment bankers, and financial advisors to produce ratings and reports for general publication. Maintain a strong external network and profile to build Fitch’s reputation for analytical excellence. Qualifications
7 years of relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role. Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent modeling skills and thorough familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models. Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment. Nice to have
Previous experience covering the infrastructure or project finance sectors, with exposure to digital or alternative infrastructure. Experience focusing on credit on the buy-side, sell-side, a credit department at a bank, or another rating agency. Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration, or CFA. Strong presentation skills. Why Fitch
Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies including a generous global parental leave plan Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued with Employee Resource Groups Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and opportunities to volunteer Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. Employees must avoid conflicts of interest; if selected, you may be asked to declare securities holdings prior to commencing employment. Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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Fitch is seeking an Associate Director based out of NYC, Chicago, Austin, San Francisco and Toronto offices. Fitch Ratings is a leading credit ratings agency that provides supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, owned by Hearst, with dual headquarters in London and New York. Fitch values an open, diverse, and inclusive culture and supports employees through ongoing dialogue around diversity, equity and inclusion and through employees organizing in ERGs for professional and personal support. Fitch aims to deliver timely insights and innovation to drive value for customers in a dynamic, competitive market. Want to learn more about a career as a credit analyst at Fitch Ratings? About the Team: The Associate Director within the Global Infrastructure and Project Finance Group leads the analysis of infrastructure and project finance transactions across a diverse portfolio including sports facilities, digital infrastructure, transportation, power and energy, social infrastructure, and water infrastructure. Responsibilities
Lead the analysis of infrastructure and project finance transactions. Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and legal documents to produce ratings and publish credit reports. Meet with senior management of entities and/or project sponsors, investment bankers, and financial advisors to produce ratings and reports for general publication. Maintain a strong external network and profile to build Fitch’s reputation for analytical excellence. Qualifications
7 years of relevant experience in a capital markets and/or credit analysis role. Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent modeling skills and thorough familiarity with spreadsheet-based financial models. Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment. Nice to have
Previous experience covering the infrastructure or project finance sectors, with exposure to digital or alternative infrastructure. Experience focusing on credit on the buy-side, sell-side, a credit department at a bank, or another rating agency. Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration, or CFA. Strong presentation skills. Why Fitch
Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies including a generous global parental leave plan Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued with Employee Resource Groups Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and opportunities to volunteer Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. Employees must avoid conflicts of interest; if selected, you may be asked to declare securities holdings prior to commencing employment. Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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